Hybrid Lead Software Architect: Tech Strategy & Mentoring

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Software Development Architect in Soweto, Gauteng, offering a hybrid work model. You will shape architectural direction, drive best practices, and mentor a team of developers.

This pivotal role requires technical leadership to deliver scalable software solutions and influence strategy. Key requirements include 8+ years in software development with 4+ in leadership, fluency in Python/Java/C#, cloud proficiency (AWS/Azure/GCP), and experience with microservices and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in software development with 4+ years in lead/architecture roles.
• Proficiency in multiple languages (Python, Java, C#) and microservices/event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, patterns, and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee software architecture for products and systems.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Python

Java

C#

Microservices

Event-driven

DevOps

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Software Development Architect in Soweto, Gauteng, offering a hybrid work model. You will shape architectural direction, drive best practices, and mentor a team of developers.

This pivotal role requires technical leadership to deliver scalable software solutions and influence strategy. Key requirements include 8+ years in software development with 4+ in leadership, fluency in Python/Java/C#, cloud proficiency (AWS/Azure/GCP), and experience with microservices and